A poor quality repair of a third or fourth degree tear during childbirth can lead to a lifetime of distressing symptoms. It can also lead to substantial compensation claims. Guidelines on perineal … [Read more...]
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What are Obstetric Tears?
Perineal injuries to the mother during childbirth may be referred to in a variety of ways. Here, we try to provide some clarity about terms and meanings and the implications for … [Read more...]
Compensation Solicitors Bath – Perineal Tear Claims
We are a medical negligence (clinical negligence) law firm based in between Bath and Bristol, although we do act for clients across England and Wales. We handle a variety of different claims, … [Read more...]
Perineal Tear From Complications During Birth
If you suffered complications while giving birth which caused you to suffer a perineal tear, have you been the victim of medical negligence? Complications during birth During 2013, there were … [Read more...]
I Cannot Return To Teaching Because of Perineal Tear
If you are unable to return to work as a teacher because your perineal tear was not diagnosed and repaired to an acceptable standard, you need to talk to a solicitor. It is very likely that you are … [Read more...]
My Life Has Been Ruined By A Missed Tear
A missed perineal tear can lead to ongoing physical symptoms, including difficulty controlling the passage of wind and faeces. This in turn can cause terrible emotional and financial injuries, as the … [Read more...]
Compensation for Birth Tear Bath Solicitor
To discuss claiming compensation for a perineal tear sustained while giving birth, please get in touch with us at Glynns Solicitors. We have a dedicated team of clinical negligence lawyers with … [Read more...]
Symptoms of Unrepaired Perineal Tear
If a 3rd or 4th degree tear is not properly repaired, it will almost certainly lead to symptoms for the patient concerned. What symptoms will there be if a tear is not properly repaired? 3rd and … [Read more...]
Colostomy Needed After Perineal Tear
If you have been left with a colostomy after sustaining a severe perineal tear, you need to consider whether medical negligence is to blame. If your tear was not adequately repaired or was not … [Read more...]
Sphincter Tear Not Detected After Birth
If your anal sphincter tore during childbirth but the injury was not recognised and treated shortly afterwards, you may be suffering from ongoing symptoms. If so you need to talk to a solicitor about … [Read more...]
Recognising and Repairing Perineal Tears
Medical professionals have become better and recognising and repairing severe perineal injuries such as 3rd and 4th degree tears. Nevertheless, there are still occasions when a serious tear is … [Read more...]
Classification of Perineal Tears
In this article we explore the classification of perineal tears, explaining what it means to have a first, second, third or fourth degree tear. What is a perineal tear? A perineal tear is an injury … [Read more...]
Claim Against Bristol Maternity Hospital
If a Bristol maternity hospital failed to diagnose and treat your severe perineal tear, you could be eligible to pursue a claim for compensation. Please contact us for more information. We are a team … [Read more...]
Why Claim Compensation For A Missed Perineal Tear?
If your 3rd or 4th degree tear was missed by medical practitioners, causing you to develop ongoing problems, you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation. But you might be wondering why you … [Read more...]
Bristol Hospital Did Not Stitch My Tear
Did a Bristol hospital fail to stitch your perineal tear after birth? If so please get in touch with us at Glynns Solicitors. We specialise in perineal tear claims and can suggest whether you could be … [Read more...]